Diel – Hut of Gen. M.R.Štefánik
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Diel – Hut of Gen. M.R.Štefánik. Has yellow marking (regional route №8428a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8428a. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.5 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.5 km with 1,071 m of ascent from Diel to Hut of Gen. M.R.Štefánik. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–820 m
- 5–13 kmClimb of 1,050 m to M. R. Štefánik Hut
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 260 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Krajčovo (km 1), M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 13).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
Getting there
Start: Diel. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Krajčovo (km 1), M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 13).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Krajčovokm 0.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 776 m
- Spring below Kozie chrbty (south-east slope), 1 488 mkm 11.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 488 m
- Spring below Kozie chrbty (north-east slope)km 12.3 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 748 m
- M. R. Štefánik Hutkm 12.5 from the start · Standing · 1 740 m
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All craft places
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Koliby & Hutsul cuisineKoliba Strachanovka, Jánska valley23 km from the trailKoliba Strachanovka (Jánska koliba) is a large wooden koliba at the entrance to the Jánska valley in the village of Liptovský Ján, which locals consider one of the...
Water parks & thermal poolsTERMAL raj thermal bath, Liptovský Ján23 km from the trailLiptovský Ján: thermal water at the entrance to Jánska dolina Liptovský Ján is an old village in southern Liptov, about 10 km from Liptovský Mikuláš, at the entrance...
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSalaš Dechtáre above Liptovská Mara30 km from the trailSalaš Dechtáre is a wooden koliba above the Liptovská Mara reservoir that is described as one of Slovakia’s first commercial salaš restaurants.
Water parks & thermal poolsAquapark Tatralandia31 km from the trailAquapark Tatralandia is a large year-round water leisure complex near Liptovský Mikuláš, on the northern shore of the Liptovská Mara reservoir.
Eco farmsFarma Východná — organic farm below the Tatras32 km from the trailFarma Východná is the highest-lying organic farm in Liptov, at 930 m in the village of Východná right below the Tatras.